Craig Jenkins

Craig began volunteering with Urban Surf 4 Kids in 2013 and is honored to be the San Diego Chapter President. Working with the amazing kids and volunteers of this organization has been the most rewarding experience in his life.

Executive Director

Saya Nodera

As much as we have worked hard to impact the lives of foster youth in San Diego, our youth have impacted our lives 100 times more. Urban Surf 4 Kids has been a huge blessing in my life and I couldn't be more excited to be part of this incredible cause.

Lead In-Water Instructor, Board Member, Hanai Lead

Matthew Goodrich

Matthew joined Urban Surf in December 2014 and found a labor of love serving foster youth in a capacity that includes US4K's event in-water safety, serving on the Board of Directors, fundraising and more.

Volunteer, Board Member, Hanai Program Director

Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson (pictured on left) is a licensed MFT who has volunteered with US4K since 2012. Eric works with foster families and group homes and provides support and mentoring to foster youth, and supports US4K surf camps as an instructor and in fund raising.

(Foster Parent) Advisor and Board Director

Louise Zavala

Louise Zavala is a licensed MFT, who has volunteered with US4K since 2009. Louise and her husband, Sal, adopted their son Mikey during a Dreaming of Aloha trip.

Volunteer, Board Member

Jordan Nero

Jordan began volunteering with Urban Surf in the beginning of 2016 and has since taken on responsibilities of fundraising for our organization. Jordan is passionate about serving in and out of the water and is working hard to sustain, grow and empower US4K’s mission to ensure our programs are accessible to all foster youth in need of an Ohana.